Dedicating the Bush Presidential Library

Former presidents converge in Dallas to christen the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

April 25, 2013 12:03 PM

Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

Image 1of/42

Caption

Close

Image 1 of 42

(L-R) U.S. President Barack Obama, former President George W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, former President George H.W. Bush and former President Jimmy Carter attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

(L-R) U.S. President Barack Obama, former President George W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, former President George H.W. Bush and former President Jimmy Carter attend the opening ceremony of the George ... more

Photo: Alex Wong, Getty Images

(L-R) U.S. President Barack Obama, former President George W. Bush,... Photo-4527880.61080 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 2 of 42

(L-R) Former President George H.W. Bush, former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

(L-R) Former President George H.W. Bush, former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. ... more

Photo: Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images

(L-R) Former President George H.W. Bush, former President George W.... Photo-4527877.61080 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 3 of 42

(L-R) First lady Michelle Obama, U.S. President Barack Obama, former first lady Barbara Bush and former President George H.W. Bush attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

(L-R) First lady Michelle Obama, U.S. President Barack Obama, former first lady Barbara Bush and former President George H.W. Bush attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, ... more

Former President George W. Bush (R) speaks as former first lady Laura Bush applauds during the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

Former President George W. Bush (R) speaks as former first lady Laura Bush applauds during the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which ... more

Photo: Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images

Former President George W. Bush (R) speaks as former first lady... Photo-4527876.61080 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 5 of 42

Former President George W. Bush (R) speaks as (L-R) first lady Michelle Obama, U.S. President Barack Obama, former first lady Barbara Bush, former President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

Former President George W. Bush (R) speaks as (L-R) first lady Michelle Obama, U.S. President Barack Obama, former first lady Barbara Bush, former President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush ... more

Photo: Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images

Former President George W. Bush (R) speaks as (L-R) first lady... Photo-4527885.61080 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 6 of 42

(L-R) First lady Michelle Obama, U.S. President Barack Obama, former first lady Barbara Bush, former President George H.W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush, former President George W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, former first lady Hillary Clinton, former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

(L-R) First lady Michelle Obama, U.S. President Barack Obama, former first lady Barbara Bush, former President George H.W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush, former President George W. Bush, former President ... more

Former President George W. Bush (C) speaks as former first lady Laura Bush (L) and former President Bill Clinton applaud during the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

Former President George W. Bush (C) speaks as former first lady Laura Bush (L) and former President Bill Clinton applaud during the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in ... more

Photo: Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images

Former President George W. Bush (C) speaks as former first lady... Photo-4527887.61080 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 8 of 42

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) speaks as (L-R) former President George H.W. Bush, former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush listen during the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) speaks as (L-R) former President George H.W. Bush, former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush listen during the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush ... more

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist ... more

(L-R) U.S. President Barack Obama, former first lady Barbara Bush, former President George H.W. Bush, former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

(L-R) U.S. President Barack Obama, former first lady Barbara Bush, former President George H.W. Bush, former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush attend the opening ceremony of the George ... more

(L-R) Former first lady Laura Bush, U.S. President Barack Obama, former President George W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, former President George H.W. Bush and former President Jimmy Carter attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

(L-R) Former first lady Laura Bush, U.S. President Barack Obama, former President George W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, former President George H.W. Bush and former President Jimmy Carter attend the ... more

(L-R) Former first lady Laura Bush, U.S. President Barack Obama, former President George W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, former President George H.W. Bush and former President Jimmy Carter attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

(L-R) Former first lady Laura Bush, U.S. President Barack Obama, former President George W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, former President George H.W. Bush and former President Jimmy Carter attend the ... more

(L-R) Former first lady Laura Bush, U.S. President Barack Obama, former President George W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, former President George H.W. Bush and former President Jimmy Carter attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

(L-R) Former first lady Laura Bush, U.S. President Barack Obama, former President George W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, former President George H.W. Bush and former President Jimmy Carter attend the ... more

George W. Bush's daughters Jenna Bush Hager (L) and Barbara Bush attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

George W. Bush's daughters Jenna Bush Hager (L) and Barbara Bush attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the ... more

Former Governor of Florida Jeb Bush (L) and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Tony Blair attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

Former Governor of Florida Jeb Bush (L) and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Tony Blair attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush ... more

Former Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi attends the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

Former Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi attends the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of ... more

Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft attends the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft attends the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern ... more

Photo: Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images

Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft attends the opening... Photo-4527841.61080 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 18 of 42

Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell (R) attends the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell (R) attends the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of ... more

Photo: Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images

Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell (R) attends the opening... Photo-4527840.61080 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 19 of 42

Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell (L) attends the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell (L) attends the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of ... more

Photo: Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images

Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell (L) attends the opening... Photo-4527837.61080 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 20 of 42

(L-R) First lady Michelle Obama, former first lady Laura Bush, former first lady Hillary Clinton, former first lady Barbara Bush and former first lady Rosalynn Carter attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

(L-R) First lady Michelle Obama, former first lady Laura Bush, former first lady Hillary Clinton, former first lady Barbara Bush and former first lady Rosalynn Carter attend the opening ceremony of the George ... more

(L-R) U.S. President Barack Obama, former President George W. Bush and former President Bill Clinton attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

(L-R) U.S. President Barack Obama, former President George W. Bush and former President Bill Clinton attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The ... more

Photo: Alex Wong, Getty Images

(L-R) U.S. President Barack Obama, former President George W. Bush... Photo-4527881.61080 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 22 of 42

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and former President George W. Bush attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and former President George W. Bush attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on ... more

Photo: Alex Wong, Getty Images

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and former President George W. Bush... Photo-4527874.61080 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 23 of 42

(L-R) U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, former President George H.W. Bush, former first lady Barbara Bush, former first lady Laura Bush, former President George W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, former first lady Hillary Clinton, former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

(L-R) U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, former President George H.W. Bush, former first lady Barbara Bush, former first lady Laura Bush, former President George W. Bush, former President ... more

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney attends the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney attends the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern ... more

(L-R) George W. Bush's daughter Jenna Bush Hager, her husband Henry Hager, sister Barbara Bush, Miky Fabrega, former Governor of Florida Jeb Bush, and his wife Columba Bush attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Tony Blair attends the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, with more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts, 200 million emails and four million digital photographs, will be opened to the public on May 1, 2013. The library is the 13th presidential library in the National Archives and Records Administration system. less

Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Tony Blair attends the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library, which is located on the campus of ... more

US President Barack Obama (L) and former US presidents (L-R) George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter arrive on stage for the George W. Bush Presidential Center dedication ceremony in Dallas, Texas, on April 25, 2013. less

US President Barack Obama (L) and former US presidents (L-R) George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter arrive on stage for the George W. Bush Presidential Center dedication ceremony in ... more

Photo: JEWEL SAMAD, AFP/Getty Images

US President Barack Obama (L) and former US presidents (L-R) George... Photo-4527852.61080 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 28 of 42

Former First Lady Laura Bush speaks during a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library is dedicated to chronicling the presidency of the United State's 43rd President, George W. Bush. less

Former First Lady Laura Bush speaks during a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library is ... more

Guests wait for a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University on April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library is dedicated to chronicling the presidency of the United State's 43rd President. less

Guests wait for a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University on April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library is dedicated to chronicling ... more

Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images

Guests wait for a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library... Photo-4527827.61080 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 30 of 42

(L-R) US First Lady Michelle Obama, US President Barack Obama, former First Lady Barbara Bush, former US President George H.W. Bush(hidden), former US President George W. Bush and Laura Bush stand on stage during the George W. Bush Presidential Center dedication ceremony in Dallas, Texas, on April 25, 2013. less

(L-R) US First Lady Michelle Obama, US President Barack Obama, former First Lady Barbara Bush, former US President George H.W. Bush(hidden), former US President George W. Bush and Laura Bush stand on stage ... more

Former US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales arrives for a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library is dedicated to chronicling the presidency of the United State's 43rd President, George W. Bush. less

Former US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales arrives for a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush ... more

Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images

Former US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales arrives for a... Photo-4527835.61080 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 32 of 42

Former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino stands with former NBA Houston Rockets player Dikembe Mutombo before a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library is dedicated to chronicling the presidency of the United State's 43rd President, George W. Bush. less

Former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino stands with former NBA Houston Rockets player Dikembe Mutombo before a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern ... more

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush arrives for the dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library is dedicated to chronicling the presidency of the United State's 43rd President, George W. Bush. less

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush arrives for the dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library is ... more

US First Lady Michelle Obama (L) and former First Ladies (L-R) Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton, Barbara Bush and Rosalynn Carter arrive on stage to attend the George W. Bush Presidential Center dedication ceremony in Dallas, Texas, on April 25, 2013. less

US First Lady Michelle Obama (L) and former First Ladies (L-R) Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton, Barbara Bush and Rosalynn Carter arrive on stage to attend the George W. Bush Presidential Center dedication ceremony ... more

Photo: JEWEL SAMAD, AFP/Getty Images

US First Lady Michelle Obama (L) and former First Ladies (L-R)... Photo-4527860.61080 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 35 of 42

Jeb Bush (L) greats former British Prime Minister Tony Blair before a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library is dedicated to chronicling the presidency of the United State's 43rd President, George W. Bush. less

Jeb Bush (L) greats former British Prime Minister Tony Blair before a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University April 25, 2013 in Dallas, ... more

Barbara Bush (L) and Laura Bush (R) wait as US President Barack Obama (2L), former US President George W. Bush (C) and former US President George H. W. Bush arrive for a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library is dedicated to chronicling the presidency of the United State's 43rd President, George W. Bush. less

Barbara Bush (L) and Laura Bush (R) wait as US President Barack Obama (2L), former US President George W. Bush (C) and former US President George H. W. Bush arrive for a dedication ceremony at the George W. ... more

Former First Lady Laura Bush listens while former US President George W. Bush speaks during a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library is dedicated to chronicling the presidency of the United State's 43rd President, George W. Bush. less

Former First Lady Laura Bush listens while former US President George W. Bush speaks during a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University April ... more

Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images

Former First Lady Laura Bush listens while former US President... Photo-4527869.61080 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 38 of 42

Guests pose for photos before a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library is dedicated to chronicling the presidency of the United State's 43rd President. less

Guests pose for photos before a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library is dedicated to ... more

Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images

Guests pose for photos before a dedication ceremony at the George... Photo-4527833.61080 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 39 of 42

A couple poses on stage before a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library is dedicated to chronicling the presidency of the United State's 43rd President, George W. Bush. less

A couple poses on stage before a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library is dedicated to ... more

Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images

A couple poses on stage before a dedication ceremony at the George... Photo-4527831.61080 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 40 of 42

A US Marine waits for guests before a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library is dedicated to chronicling the presidency of the United State's 43rd President, George W. Bush. less

A US Marine waits for guests before a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library is dedicated ... more

Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images

A US Marine waits for guests before a dedication ceremony at the... Photo-4527834.61080 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 41 of 42

Workers make preparations before a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library is dedicated to chronicling the presidency of the United State's 43rd President, George W. Bush. less

Workers make preparations before a dedication ceremony at the George W. Bush Library and Museum on the grounds of Southern Methodist University April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Bush library is dedicated to ... more

Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images

Workers make preparations before a dedication ceremony at the... Photo-4527824.61080 - Beaumont Enterprise